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Harriet Tubman High School opened in 1948 and was the only public high school for African-Americans in the county. It closed in 1965, when county schools were desegregated.

Cambridge native James A. Adkins joined the Army in 1975. In the ensuing decades, he studied Russian, earned a commission, and served Cold War-era assignments in the infantry, the cavalry and intelligence.

By Matthew Hay Brown

Mar 1, 2015

As Maryland companies were interested in Cuban prospects when President Jimmy Carter eased some restrictions in the late 1970s, they are again watching to see how new developments unfold.

By Arthur Hirsch

Jan 4, 2015

The U.S. will never persuade General el-Sissi to embrace democracy or end the endemic corruption that enriches Egyptian generals. But we can use the leverage our huge aid payments provide to protect some space for independent voices.

Is America responsible for the chaos engulfing the Middle East?

With his fife's high-pitched notes soaring over enthusiastic throngs that gather each year to celebrate Memorial Day, Dave Embrey is an attention-getter.

The country is poised between continuing its transition to democracy or a reversion to authoritarian rule

Arthur Turco had defended members of the Black Panther Party across the country, but it was in Baltimore that he would be arrested and jailed — on charges that he and members of the militant group in 1969 had killed a suspected police informant within their ranks.

As the world's most powerful democracy and a large aid donor, the United States was uniquely positioned to support the Egyptian people's quest for freedom and a better future. Instead, our response has been remarkably short-sighted and always a step behind.

Celebrating Md.'s Revolutionary War heroes

Cpl. William McMillan marched to New York with the First Maryland Regiment expecting a fight. What he got was a bloodbath.

Historic homes in Baltimore

My Lady's Manor 300th Anniversary

Don't make life easier for criminals by passing more gun laws

Violence must be confronted, but the underlying issues are ripe for continued diplomacy

Matthew VanDyke, the Baltimore man who was captured in Libya last year while fighting with the rebels who eventually overthrew dictator Moammar Gadhafi, says he is now raising money for a documentary about the uprising in Syria.

The Harford County chapters of the Sons of the American Revolution has digitized a list of the 2,765 Harford County residents who served in the Revolution, either as soldiers or supporters of the cause.

In 1967 re-enactment, Chestertown insurance agent rode from Virginia to Philadelphia in 8 days

The election and candidates may not be perfect, but this key Arab nation is embarked on a promising, democratic course

War of 1812 battlefields and other historic sites in Maryland could get a boost from legislation pending in Congress that would give the U.S. Department of Interior power to acquire the properties for preservation. Currently the federal government may do so only for Civil War battlefields.

From 1812 to 2003, a sad history of unnecessary bloodshed

Members of the recreated 4th Legionary Corp will garrison at Fort Frederick and demonstrate the life of Continental soldiers during the American War of Independence.

Jong Jang of Marriottsville, who has spent years supporting the people of North Korea, has guarded hope that the death of Kim Jong Il will be good news for his adopted homeland.

The violent crackdown on protesters in Cairo is showing the true colors of the Egyptian military and revealed its unwillingness to cede control of the government to civilian rule in any meaningful way

More than eight years after the U.S. invasion, all American troops will be out of Iraq by the end of this week; but it may be years before we know whether their sacrifice was worth it

Baltimore police in riot gear moved in full force but peacefully evicted protesters with the Occupy Baltimore movement from the Inner Harbor's McKeldin Square during the early morning hours Tuesday.

New courses in Howard County tap into Facebook's growing senior demographic

The strong showing of religious parties in Egypt's recent elections isn't necessarily inimical to the emergence of democracy

100th anniversary of the Anne Arundel chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, with emphasis on the historic Rising Sun Inn where they've been headquartered since 1916. They meet at the inn every Monday at 10:30 a.m.

Groups around county to hold ceremonies

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History's mystery: Uncovering African-American heritage in Frederick